Democratic Sentinel, Volume 14, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 October 1890 — As Good as Catawbas. [ARTICLE]

As Good as Catawbas.

Lake Keuka first became noted for the culture of grapes on its shores. The first vineyard was planted about 185 Gon the west shore. In 1861 another was planted oa Bluff Point. The business proved very profitable, and the cultivation of grapes extended until nearly all available land has been utilized. At present grape land is valued at SIOO to S3OO per acre and bearing vineyards SSOO to SI,OOO, the latter price being that of the best Catawba vineyards. The present crop is very promising, and. in view of the general failure of other kinds of fruit, grape-growers are expecting good prices.— Rome Sentinel.